Tarantula

Lifespan: 10-25 years (oldest ever recorded was 49) Origin: Tarantulas can be found in every continent except Antarctica Fun fact: Tarantulas molt during their lifetime, shedding their old skin and growing a new, softer shell that will harden over several days. Tarantula in action

Lifespan: 10-25 years (oldest ever recorded was 49) Origin: Tarantulas can be found in every continent except Antarctica Fun fact: Tarantulas molt during their lifetime, shedding their old skin and growing a new, softer shell that will harden over several days. Tarantula in action (Bonnie Timshel/Flickr)

Lifespan: 10-25 years (oldest ever recorded was 49) Origin: Tarantulas can be found in every continent except Antarctica Fun fact: Tarantulas molt during their lifetime, shedding their old skin and growing a new, softer shell that will harden over several days. Tarantula in actionBonnie Timshel/Flickr